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Hummus & Vegetable Crudités

The original healthy snack — creamy homemade hummus with a rainbow of dippers.

Karen Browne · 23 May 2026
Hummus & Vegetable Crudités

Ingredients

  • 2 tins chickpeas, drained (reserve liquid)
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Pinch of paprika
  • Carrots, celery, cucumber, pepper to dip

Method

  1. Blend chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon and cumin in a food processor.
  2. Add olive oil and a splash of the reserved chickpea liquid.
  3. Blend for 3–4 minutes until exceptionally smooth.
  4. Season generously, transfer to a bowl.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil, dust with paprika and serve with vegetables.